Associate, Project Accounting

HITT Contracting Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Accounting Associate to join our Dallas team. You will perform hands-on job cost accounting across multiple projects, handling Subcontractor AP, client invoicing, and budgeting while aligning with project managers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2–5 years in construction accounting, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (JD Edwards is a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2-5 years Construction or project-related accounting desired.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to multi task.
• Prioritize while working in a fast paced environment; detail, rule and goal oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and exposure to ERP systems; JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance speed with quality of results.
• Detail oriented, organized, and disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on job cost accounting for multiple projects, including Subcontractor AP processing, client invoicing, and budgeting.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all costs related to each project.
• Collaborate with Project Management to ensure direction and support are provided.
• Communicate and enforce Project Accounting policies and procedures.
• Be proactive in discussing/resolving accounting problems with the team and resolve them promptly.
• Actively monitor projects from a risk management perspective and elevate as needed.

Skills

Construction accounting

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced prioritization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Associate, Project Accounting

Job Description:

HITT is looking for an experienced Project Accounting Associate to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a strong individual to contribute in a key role within our accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hands-on job cost accounting for multiple projects to include Subcontractor AP processing, Client invoicing, and budgeting

• Maintain detailed knowledge of all costs related to each project

• Actively involved with Project Management team to ensure they get the direction/support needed

• Ensure existing Project Accounting and all Company Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated and enforced

• Be aggressive, but tactful, in communicating/discussing/resolving accounting related problems with team, striving to correct problems in a timely manner

• Actively monitor projects from a risk management perspective and elevate as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required

• 2-5 years Construction or project-related accounting desired

• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

• Ability to multi task

• Able to prioritize while working in a fast paced environment. Detail, rule and goal oriented

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and exposure to ERP systems or comparable business software. JD Edwards experience a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to balance speed with quality of results (we require both)

• Detail oriented, organized, and disciplined

• Friendly, courteous, and positive in nature

_ HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. _